Edge on the Clock: Talking Mannequins Take Creepy to a New Level

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If mannequins weren’t creepy enough, the new ones can talk.  London is testing out new hi-tech mannequins in store windows.  A Bluetooth chip sends an alert to communicate with shoppers’ phones, and asks them to download a shopping app.  The creators say it will give customers information about what the mannequin is wearing.  Cool or creepy?  Or both?

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